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Dinka cattle herding

Dinka cattle herding is a traditional practice from the Dinka people of South Sudan, characterized by their reliance on cattle for food, trade, and cultural identity. #traditional #practice Position in the diagram of Africanity: #ConcreteAfricology

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Dinka cattle keeping

Traditional cattle-keeping practices of the Dinka people of South Sudan, which involve a deep understanding of animal behavior and a close relationship between humans and their livestock. #traditional #cattlekeeping Position in the diagram of Africanity: #ConcreteAfricology

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Dinka Cosmology

Dinka cosmology is a traditional belief system from the Dinka people of South Sudan, which centers on a supreme being known as Nhialic. The Dinka believe that Nhialic created the world and has the power to control the elements and natural phenomena. #nhialic #traditional Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity

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Dinka Creation Story

The Dinka people of South Sudan believe that the world was created by a god named Nhialic, who created the earth and the sky and all living things. According to the Dinka creation story, Nhialic also created the first humans from a tree, and gave them the knowledge of farming and animal husbandry. #created #nhialic…

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Dinka wrestling

Traditional form of wrestling found among the Dinka people of South Sudan, which is used in social and cultural contexts and is an important symbol of physical strength and agility. #traditional #form Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity

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Dipo

A female initiation ceremony found in many Akan-speaking communities, which emphasizes the importance of female sexuality, fertility, and social status. #female #initiation

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Disability and education taboo

A cultural taboo that surrounds the education of people with disabilities in many African communities, often leading to lack of access to appropriate educational opportunities. #cultural #surrounds

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Disability taboo

A cultural taboo that surrounds disability in many African communities, often leading to stigma, discrimination, and social exclusion. #cultural #surrounds

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Ditema tsa Dinoko (Tswana Wall Painting)

Ditema tsa Dinoko is a traditional Tswana wall painting technique that uses geometric patterns to create intricate designs. The designs are often used to decorate homes and are believed to have symbolic meaning. #designs #traditional Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity

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Divination

Divination, including methods such as reading of bones, shells, or cards, is an important aspect of many African religions and belief systems, used to seek guidance and wisdom from the spiritual realm. #including #methods Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity

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